Trace Mitchell
Arlington,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Counsel
House Judiciary Committee
10.2023 - Current
- Helped direct investigations related to antitrust and administrative law.
- Drafted numerous documents including reports, legislation, subpoenas, letters, and research memoranda.
- Deposed several high-profile individuals.
- Briefed members on issues related to our ongoing investigations and proposed legislation.
Litigation Fellow
Institute For Justice
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Drafted and submitted briefs, motions, complaints, petitions, and other legal documents for various clients.
- Prepared research memoranda on numerous legal issues related to constitutional law and civil rights.
- Authored op-eds and engaged in media opportunities to spotlight our organization’s work related to government accountability and individual rights.
- Testified before multiple state legislatures on bills related to economic opportunity.
Judicial Law Clerk
Judge Biran Of The Supreme Court Of Maryland
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Reviewed and synthesized complaints, motions, pleadings, and opinions to assist Judge Biran in evaluating petitions for certiorari to Maryland’s highest court.
- Analyzed briefs and prepared bench memoranda to help Judge Biran prepare for oral argument.
- Researched statutes, regulations, and court precedent to provide Judge Biran with insight on various legal issues.
- Drafted opinions for Judge Biran to review and modify.
Policy Counsel
NetChoice
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Conducted legal and economic research on emerging policy issues facing the United States' technology sector.
- Authored blog posts, op-eds, letters-to-the-editor, public-interest comments, and long-form research papers on antitrust law, content moderation, and other legal and regulatory issues.
- Briefed legislators and other policymakers at both the federal and state level.
- Spoke on expert panels and at events highlighting technology policy issues.
Research Associate
The Mercatus Center
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted legal and economic research to serve the needs of internal scholars.
- Co-authored blog posts, op-eds, public-interest comments, and long-form research papers.
- Managed the research agenda and professional development priorities for various student programs.
Education
Juris Doctor -
George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School
Arlington, VA2020
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science -
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL2017
Affiliations
George Mason Law Review, Member
2019 Great Communicators Tournament, Winner
Timeline
Counsel
House Judiciary Committee
10.2023 - Current
Litigation Fellow
Institute For Justice
09.2022 - 10.2023
Judicial Law Clerk
Judge Biran Of The Supreme Court Of Maryland
11.2021 - 09.2022
Policy Counsel
NetChoice
01.2021 - 11.2021
Research Associate
The Mercatus Center
06.2018 - 01.2021
Juris Doctor -
George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science -
Florida Gulf Coast University
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